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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
104
away
Chemistry Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
119
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 24 30 21 29 104
New York KnicksKnicks 34 32 25 28 119

After Action Report

The Knicks pulled away from the Bulls 119-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.